Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Tires and Wheels

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I have a 2007 K2500 Crew Cab, I have just added after market tires and wheels. I can not get the tire pressure sensor to reset. The dealership told me the tires have to be within 6 lbs of each other, front and rear, and they are (50 lbs in the front and 45 in the rear). I have followed the reset instructions in the manual and the truck does what it supposed to do, but the warning just keeps coming back.

I have the optional factory Z71 wheels (18") and just rotated them recently. I followed the instructions in the owners manual (they are a bit confusing) and my pressure sensor wouldn't reset - it still thinks they haven't been rotated. I don't get any kind of warning, it just "sees" the rear wheels on the front and vice versa. I can tell because of the difference in the pressure in the front & rear tires. I'm not sure if I'm doing the reset right, or whether there's a problem. Please post if you get it resolved, & I'll do the same.

Hello everyone, I am new to these forums and a new truck owner (well Ive had it for about a month. I wanted to know how big of tires I could get into my Chevy 07 Silverado 1500 LT Ext Cab without a lift kit. I want some nice mean lookin tires because the stock ones just dont cut it. I would like some off roady type tires if possible even though I do not have a 4x4 (I kinda feel like a poser because of this). I am not experienced in the truck field seeing as I am only 16 years old but the internet is my tool and can help me with a lot of problems and or questions. So if anyone has any advice on my current situation please dont hesitate to reply, thank you very much!

I've learned that the only way to know whether wheels will fit is to actually try them. And also be aware of possible differences in offset, not just whether the diameter is OK and the wheels clear the brake calipers. Try before you buy.

I just bought a used truck of a local website www.chicagolandauto.com, not that it matters, but anyways its a 2003 GMC Sierra and has 50,000. The truck needs some new tires and have been looking around, but not sure what to get. I live in Chicago, so we do get some snow, but not a lot. I don't go off roading and don't really drive on the highways that much. Basically it is local roads. I am looking for a good tire for these conditions. I was thinking about Goodyear wrangler rt/s, but not sure. Anyone have any ideas of what a good tire would be. I did find this website that shows some ratings, but any help would be great. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ngler+RT% 2FS

Hi everybody. I have a question, I hope some one can give me an aswer. I just put a new set of wheels, 20" to my SIlverdao CrewCab 2006. Everytime I brake it shakes. The fastest I am going at braking the harder it shakes. We check the brakes and resurface the rotors, the pads are in very good condition and has new tires. Can any one help. Thank you.

Can anyone tell me if I can use stock 16" wheels on my 2005 Chev Sierra CrewCab? It has custom 18"X10 wide wheels, too big. Tag on the door says it came with 265-70-17. I would like to use 265-70-16 or any that will give me about 31" in height. Will stock 16" fit over the hubs/ brakes. I get different answers from tire dealers. Does anyone know for sure? I want the best MPG, how tall should the tires be? 2005 1500 5.3 4.10 ratio Can someone tell me which code it is in the glove box the will tell me if this has posi trac? Thanks Ty

I lifted my 07 2500 HD Duramax 2" New Body Style and put on Pro Comp 18" Classics with Nitto Grappler LT 285/65 R 18 Tires. The Steering and stability is terrible, Tried adjusting the pressures and doesn't help. GM says these trucks aren't capable of upgrading to a larger tire and lift because it will and does affect your shift points, handling and speedo sync. There is not a program from GM to compensate for your shift and speedo (imagine that) and if you go with an aftermarket programmer you will be replacing an engine and tranny, my buddy proved that . I have spent countless hours and $ trying to get the stock handling back with this set up to no avail. If anyone has an answer to this I sure would like to know because it is a long day on a trip fighting the wheel BUT IT SURE LOOKS GOOD :}

Okay soo I thought i posted i guess not, sorry if this has been asked before, I cant find it.

HAs any one upgraded tires on a stock 2008 silverado 4x4 crew cab short bed, I curently have P265 70 17 on my truck which suck for towing and snow I want to upgrade with out and adjustments using stock rims.......can I go to a LT285 70 17???

there are some that said you may need to trim a small part of the wheel well. Then others say that they have had no problems. I'm wondering if that's due to the tight specifications that GM builds these trucks to.

Regardless of tire size, tread design (highway, all-terrain, mud-terrain), or manufacturer, a tire size that begins with "LT" (light truck) may result in a stiffer ride when compared to a tire size that begins with "P" (passenger). The LT tire has a stiffer sidewall than the P tire. The reduced compliance will transmit more more road imperfections into the vehicle. The LT should offer a higher load capacity depending which rating is chosen. I found this out AFTER buying new tires for my Jeep. The "normal" Jeep ride and noise worsened because of this difference. If winter tracion is an issue, some tires meet the Rubber Manufacturer's Association Severe Snow Condition rating and will have the mountain & snowflake symbol on the sidewall. BFG A/T ko, General Grabber AT2(studdable), ProComp All-Terrain, Goodyear Fortera TripleTred are all rated. Hope this helps.

well the problem is I tow a 28 ft travel trailer and it feels like im driving a tanker truck full with no baffels in it swaying doesn't even start to describe it on the P metric tires. and the hts suck getting to my tree stand. in the grass and mud I can't even imagine what they will be like in the snow..

The stock tire size is p265/70R-17 but the dealership has put on Goodyear Eagle LS2 275 -55 R20's. Is this a good thing?? I will be using them in the snow country. Please let me know if I should get them replaced with original size. :confuse:

You definitely do not want Eagles in the snow. Find a good winter or snow-rated all-terrain tire if you'll be in the deep white, or a snow-rated all-season tire if it's occasional light snow. You also want a narrower tread in snow to be able to get more downward weight ion less area; this prevents floating on the snow.

i currently have LT245 75 R16 tires on my stock 2004 silverado 2500hd. i want to get a little bit bigger tires, i was thinking 285's although i don't want to get a suspension lift. i really just need to fill the wheel wells with more tire. the 245's just look to small. so, do i get 285's or 265's?? any thoughts?

Re post #47. I just bought an 07 2500HD Duramax Crew that has the same tires. I don't know yet what the rims are or what the lift is. Sure pulls our trailer better than the '98 K1500 did.I don't feel the stability issues you mention other than the width seems to cause a pull to whichever side of the chain wear valleys in the pavement I am up on. Don't notice any pull on fresh road surface.It is now almost six months later, have you resolved the problems you were experiencing?